Blog – Page 5 – Chicago Bike Adventures

Former Firehouses Map

November 15, 2022February 14, 2023 SteveLeave a Comment

Tour bike leaning on a fence in front of a brown wood two story building with a large red door.

The pinnacle of 1980s headquarters

Movie Theaters 1 (5 Photos)

November 7, 2022December 6, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing at the curb in front of a one story yellow brick and limestone and tan brick detailed papered up storefront with metal marquee

Five photos from CBA’s Movie Theaters map

Movie Theaters Map

October 31, 2022November 15, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing in front of a dark brick two story former movie theater now church

In the early 1900s a movie was just around the corner.

Stranger than Fiction (2006) Map

May 16, 2022November 7, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing next to a tight spiral Brutalist style 5 story ramp to car parking.

Harold Crick hears a woman’s voice narrating his life and his impending death

So Big Map

May 2, 2022October 31, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike at front of a common brick three story church with a five story pointed roof corner tower.

Edna Ferber’s Selina Peake makes her own way in turn of the century Dutch community of Roseland

CBA Rides 13 (5 Photos)

September 15, 2021November 28, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

Two bike tour riders underneath a wooden honey comb-like tunnel with the Chicago skyline in the distance

CBA riders enjoying the sights of neighborhood Chicago

CBA Rides 12 (5 Photos)

September 1, 2021May 2, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A bike tour rider looking at a baroque two towered red brick and limestone detailed church.

Sights from CBA’s custom neighborhood bike rides

Indemnity Only (6 Photos)

April 6, 2021May 16, 2022 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing in front of a pale blue white trim wooden 1880s three story single family home.

Six photos from the CBA map for Indemnity Only (Sarah Paretsky, 1982)

V.I. Warshawski’s Chicago

March 29, 2021September 15, 2021 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike looking out over a frozen harbor with the high rise apartments near and the Chicago skyline in the far distance.

The V stands for her first name.

Looking Around 27 (11 Photos)

October 27, 2020April 6, 2021 SteveLeave a Comment

A tour bike standing at the curb in front of a heavily red stone three story Queen Anne home with second floor turret that forms an open balcony on the third floor.

10 views from the end of summer

Yelp

Steve created a wonderful memory for us while on a short trip to Chicago. Our group of girls had a mix of biking experience and he went out of his... read more

Amy H.
4/29/2021
A fantastic bike tour, personally tailored to your interests. We did a 3-hour ride with a group of four who signed up together, but you can also sign up alone... read more

Alex H.
7/12/2019
Steve is great and love the tours. My wife took me on one a couple years ago and we went again while some friends were in town last week. Great... read more

Jason K.
8/16/2022
I found Steve of Chicago Bike Adventures on Trip Advisor. They also have a website: https://chicagobikeadventures.com/about/

I wanted to enhance a four day holiday in Chicago... read more

John K.
12/28/2018
I spent an amazing 4.5 hours riding 15 miles on a totally customized bike tour with Steve. He knows so much about the art, architecture, and history along the way... read more

Colin K.
8/17/2021
This was by far the best day of my vacation in Chicago. A bike tour is the best way to see a city, and Steve's street art bike tour was... read more

Naima B.
10/29/2019
My friend from out of town wanted to visit me in Chicago for my birthday. Instead of going out to a fancy dinner, we decided to go on an... read more

Emily E.
1/25/2019
Absolutely loved this bike tour with Steve. Our tour was customized to what we wanted to see. Steve included stops in between our requested stops so we could learn and... read more

Stacie A.
9/25/2023
If you want to get to know Chicago more personally, try this out. This was one of my favorite experiences during my three day stay at Chicago. I did all... read more

Somang L.
8/28/2019

Airbnb

This 5 hour bike ride was wonderful. Steve is very knowledgeable and also low key. He genuinely tries to give you the best experience possible. We saw... read more

Barbara
August 12, 2019

Absolutely loved our ride with Steve. We all felt super confident navigating the city streets with Steve as our leader and he did a fantastic job of tailoring the ride... read more

Amy
March 20, 2021

A truly immersive and tailor made Chicago experience. Taking a cycling tour in December seemed like a risky idea - and in fact it was a pleasant, comfortable, and insightful... read more ride

Nick
December 8, 2019

A very non-confident biker I really appreciated the confidence and support of Steve, and my fellow visitor-rider too.
Steve was able to add to the tour the sights we were... read more

Nastya
October 13, 2022

Steve tailored the tour to meet the expectations and abilities of all riders, and he was a terrific resource, showing us everything from neighborhood architecture to murals and parks. I... read more

Maggie
October 13, 2022

What a great way to see the city and surrounding neighborhoods.
We saw so much and really enjoyed learning the history of the neighborhoods.

Al
September 13, 2023

perfect experience

Sheng
July 25, 2019

100% recommend! My wife and I did this tour on our first full day in Chicago. We were the only two taking the tour that day and we had... read more

Hailey
November 1, 2022

What an amazing Tour! Steve has so much knowledge and took us around an amazing and divers neighbourhood. Really enjoyed the whole experience!

Katrin
May 24, 2022

Loved it! Great way to get to know Chicago and have some fun on a bike at the same time. Steve was a great guide, friendly and knowledgeable.... read more

Sheri
September 29, 2018

TripAdvisor

Wonderful ride, Steve is a very nice guy who knows A LOT of Chicago, you will really have a good time with him. Such a great experience!

Julio S
September 18, 2018

Was lucky to have a solo tour with Steve today and saw so much of the city, a lot of which I wouldn’t have had time or the prior knowledge... read more

philip_goodman
June 14, 2019

Very knowledgeable of the city of Chicago. Very considerate and safe lead bicyclist. Great way to explore the city! Highly recommend.

Meadow C
August 27, 2019

Steve was a great tour guide as we biked through Chicago. His pre-ride survey allowed him to tailor the ride to some of our interests. We were super confident navigating... read more

amyek-6
March 21, 2021

I read the reviews about how awesome Steve and his Chicago bike tour is ahead of visiting Chicago...and they were all true. Steve is a super laid back guy that... read more

Kookoocachu
October 18, 2019

I highly recommend this bike tour. Steve does a great job of gathering your info before hand and tailoring the ride to you. I was lucky to be the... read more

dazelr
September 17, 2019

A must if you come to Chicago. You’ll see a different side to the city and Steve will customize the experience for you. See different neighborhoods, learn about the history,... read more take great photos and enjoy a drink!

ana_rg123
March 18, 2020

I had an awesome time cruising around town with Steve. We went to places in Chicago I probably wouldn't otherwise go and learned a ton about the city. I felt... read more

Saltlakemike
July 28, 2018

I spent an amazing 4.5 hours touring Chicago neighborhoods with Steve. He knows an amazing amount about the art, architecture, and history along the ride. He totally customizes the tour... read more

ColinKnightMD
August 17, 2021

I spent an amazing 4.5 hours touring Chicago neighborhoods with Steve. He knows an amazing amount about the art, architecture, and history along the ride. He totally customizes the tour... read more

Colin Knight
August 1, 2021